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Fires, Smoke Exposure, and Public Health: An Integrative Framework to Maximize Health Benefits from Peatland Restoration

In this study, we present a novel approach that integrates information on the drivers of fire emissions in Indonesia, the transport of smoke to downwind regional population centers, and the resulting population exposure to air pollution.

Aug 6, 2019

Miriam Elizabeth Marlier, Tianjia Liu, Karen Yu, Jonathan J. Buonocore, Shannon N. Koplitz, Ruth S. DeFries, Loretta J. Mickley, Daniel J. Jacob, Joel Schwartz, Budi S. Wardhana, Samuel L. Myers
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Business Cycles and Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment

The relationship between business cycles and health is theoretically complex. In a seminal paper, Ruhm (2000) outlined a series of economic mechanisms through which business cycles may influence health.

Aug 6, 2019

Johanna C. MacLean, Brady P. Horn, Jonathan Cantor
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A Moonshot for Extraterrestrial Communication

Speculating on recent efforts to establish contact with intelligent extraterrestrials.

Aug 6, 2019

Luke J. Matthews
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Supervised Consumption Sites: A Nuanced Assessment of the Causal Evidence

Supervised consumption sites (SCS) operate in more than 10 countries. We review the higher-quality SCS literature and discuss the evidence through the lens of three types of decision makers and from three intellectual perspectives.

Aug 6, 2019

Jonathan P. Caulkins, Bryce Pardo, Beau Kilmer
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Climate Vulnerability Mapping: A Systematic Review and Future Prospects

This paper presents the results of a systematic review of 84 studies that map social vulnerability to climate impacts in order to identify common approaches to mapping, evaluate their strengths and limitations, and offer recommendations and future directions for the field.

Aug 6, 2019

Alex de Sherbinin, Anamaria Bukvic, Guillaume Rohat, Melanie Gall, Brent McCusker, Benjamin Lee Preston, Alex Apotsos, Carolyn Fish, Stefan Kienberger, Park Muhonda, Olga Wilhelmi, Denis Macharia, William Shubert, Richard Sliuzas, Brian Tomaszewski, Sainan Zhang, Lisa Dilling, Mike Hulme
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Associations Between Driving Under the Influence or Riding with an Impaired Driver and Future Substance Use Among Adolescents

In this article, we examined characteristics of adolescents who reported DUI and RWID in the past year using a baseline survey and then assessed associations between baseline reports of DUI and RWID with reports of alcohol and marijuana use and consequences 6 months later.

Aug 6, 2019

Karen Chan Osilla, Rachana Seelam, Layla Parast, Elizabeth J. D'Amico
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Report

Reviewing the Evidence Base for De-escalation Training: A Rapid Evidence Assessment

RAND Europe conducted an evidence assessment of the de-escalation training literature and found that training may help staff manage patient violence and aggression but de-escalation training may not reduce the number of violent/aggressive incidents.

Aug 6, 2019

Brandi Leach, Emily Gloinson, Alex Sutherland, Michael Whitmore
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Assessing Continuous Evaluation Approaches for Insider Threats: How Can the Security Posture of the U.S. Departments and Agencies Be Improved?

This exploratory project examines various continuous evaluation approaches to detecting insider threats that are available to the U.S. government and assesses the relevance of these approaches to the challenges posed by such insider threats.

Aug 5, 2019

David Luckey, David Stebbins, Rebeca Orrie, Erin Rebhan, Sunny D. Bhatt, Sina Beaghley
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After the Grand Opening: Assessing Cannabis Supply and Demand in Washington State

This report provides detailed information about state-legal cannabis production and sales in Washington, as well as insights about the total amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) obtained from legal and illegal sources by Washington residents.

Aug 2, 2019

Beau Kilmer, Steven Davenport, Rosanna Smart, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Gregory Midgette
Testimony

Implications of U.S.-China Collaborations on Global Health Issues

Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on July 31, 2019.

Jul 31, 2019

Jennifer Bouey
Report

Countering Threats to Correctional Institution Security: Identifying Innovation Needs to Address Current and Emerging Concerns

This report presents challenges and needs associated with threats to correctional institution safety and security. The authors sought to identify the key needs associated with mitigating the risks of these threats.

Jul 31, 2019

Joe Russo, Dulani Woods, John S. Shaffer, Brian A. Jackson
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Profile of Institutional Review Board Characteristics Prior to the 2019 Implementation of the Revised Common Rule

This report details the results of a survey of institutional research boards (IRBs) to obtain baseline information on their demographics and their attitudes about their IRBs and the likely effects of proposed changes to the Revised Common Rule.

Jul 31, 2019

Sandra H. Berry, Dmitry Khodyakov, David Matthew Grant, Alexandra Mendoza-Graf, Elizabeth Bromley, Gina Karimi, Barbara Levitan, Karin Liu, Sydne Newberry
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Using Claims-Based Estimates of Post-Operative Visits to Revalue Procedures with 10- and 90-Day Global Periods

This report describes how CMS could use new claims-based data on post-operative visits to adjust the valuations of surgical procedures with 10- and 90-day global periods.

Jul 31, 2019

Andrew W. Mulcahy, Harry H. Liu, Teague Ruder, Susan L. Lovejoy, Katie Merrell, Ateev Mehrotra
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Claims-Based Reporting of Post-Operative Visits for Procedures with 10- or 90-Day Global Periods: Final Report

The authors of this report summarize patterns of post-operative visits where Medicare bundles payment for post-operative care into payment for surgical procedures. The results suggest fewer visits occur than Medicare assumes in its payment rates.

Jul 31, 2019

Ashley M. Kranz, Teague Ruder, Ateev Mehrotra, Andrew W. Mulcahy
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Report

Air Force Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Services: Contribution to Airman and Family Resilience and Readiness

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs are key to resilient and ready Airmen and families. The authors developed a resilience and readiness model and compared it with target outcomes of MWR services. Next steps are also provided.

Jul 31, 2019

Sarah O. Meadows, Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Wing Yi Chan, Stephani L. Wrabel, Margaret Tankard, Dana Schultz, Christopher M. Busque, Felix Knutson, Leslie Adrienne Payne, Laura L. Miller
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Survey-Based Reporting of Post-Operative Visits for Select Procedures with 10- or 90-Day Global Periods: Final Report

For many surgeries and procedures, Medicare and most other insurers cover a bundle of services, including post-operative visits, during the global period. This survey was designed to capture the level of post-operative visits during this period.

Jul 31, 2019

Courtney A. Gidengil, Andrew W. Mulcahy, Ateev Mehrotra, Susan L. Lovejoy
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Mechanisms Supporting Single Parents Across the European Union

A policy memo presenting trends and risks for single parents across the European Union, which provides an overview of existing support mechanisms and examples of practices supporting single parents in some Member States.

Jul 31, 2019

Victoria Jordan, Katherine Stewart, Barbara Janta
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Report

Producing Joint Qualified Officers: FY 2008 to FY 2017 Trends

RAND assesses production of joint qualified officers by examining trends in achieving educational requirements and accomplishing joint assignments. The information presented serves as a baseline to assess policy change, impact, and future direction.

Jul 30, 2019

Paul W. Mayberry, William H., II Waggy, Anthony Lawrence
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Balancing Quality of Life with Mission Requirements: An Analysis of Personnel Tempo on U.S. Coast Guard Major Cutters

The authors analyze how U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers serving on major cutters respond to various levels of personnel tempo, as well as the effects of working conditions on these responses.

Jul 29, 2019

Jennie W. Wenger, Maria C. Lytell, Kimberly Curry Hall, Michael L. Hansen
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Report

Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Successful Cyberspace Operations Officers: Cyber Workforce Interview Findings

Recruiting and retaining military cyberspace officers is critical to national security. Through interviews, the authors examine potential drivers of retention and recruiting among cyberspace operations officers, making recommendations for the future.

Jul 26, 2019

Chaitra M. Hardison, Leslie Adrienne Payne, John A. Hamm, Angela Clague, Jacqueline Torres, David Schulker, John S. Crown

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